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Oregon governor’s race: The math behind how Tina Kotek defeated Christine Drazan

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There have been a few surprises in Tina Kotek’s path to victory in Oregon’s governor’s race.

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11 articles, oldest first.

  1. KOIN

    Tina Kotek, Christine Drazan rematch for Oregon governor's seat (opens KOIN)

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    On Election Day, Oregon voters are faced with a re-match, deciding between incumbent Democrat Tina Kotek or Republican State Senator Christine Drazan for the governor's seat.

  2. The Oregonian

    Kotek leading in Oregon governor’s race (opens The Oregonian)

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    Initial returns on Tuesday showed the Democratic governor leading by roughly 100,000 votes.

  3. The M

    Tina Kotek, Oregon’s First Lesbian Governor, Wins Reelection (opens The M)

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    This story originally appeared on The Advocate . Tina Kotek has won a second term as Oregon’s governor, returning a supporter of LGBTQ+ rights and reproductive freedom to the state’s highest office. The Democrat defeated Republican nominee Christine Drazan, according to Decision Desk HQ, which calle…

  4. CBS News

    Oregon's Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek wins after tough reelection battle (opens CBS News)

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    Although Democrats were generally favored in the national environment, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek's race against Christine Drazan was one of the biggest nail-biters for a Democratic incumbent in the country.

  5. Philadelphia Inquirer

    Democrat Tina Kotek wins reelection for governor in Oregon (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Democrat Tina Kotek wins reelection for governor in Oregon

  6. NBC News

    Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek wins re-election bid in Oregon (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News projects that Kotek defeated Republican state Sen. Christine Drazan in a rematch of their 2022 contest.

  7. The Columbian

    Tina Kotek wins reelection as Oregon’s governor (opens The Columbian)

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    Gov. Tina Kotek, one of the few endangered Democratic incumbents in a difficult year for Republicans, prevailed in her reelection bid, The Associated Press said Wednesday, as she was powered in the end by a pro-Democratic environment in her blue state.

  8. MyNorthwest

    Kotek Holds off Drazan, wins another term as Oregon Governor (opens MyNorthwest)

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    Democratic incumbent Tina Kotek has won another term, ensuring stable leadership for Oregon over the next four years.

  9. The Oregonian

    Oregon governor’s race: The math behind how Tina Kotek defeated Christine Drazan (opens The Oregonian)

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    There have been a few surprises in Tina Kotek’s path to victory in Oregon’s governor’s race.

  10. KOIN

    Oregon Governor Tina Kotek lays out legislative plans after reelection (opens KOIN)

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    PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Oregon Governor Tina Kotek spoke with reporters Friday, marking the first time she has taken questions since she was elected to serve a second term. Kotek said she is back in this seat because she feels Oregonians chose who was best aligned with their values, and whose vision…

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